Ceará SC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Ceará SC vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Estadio Castelao.
- Ceará SC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 28 games · 35 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Alex Ang Ribeiro
- Referee Raphael Claus
- Referee Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis
- Referee
- Referee Marcio Henrique De Gois
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 28 | 60 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 28 | 57 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 28 | 49 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 28 | 48 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 28 | 46 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 28 | 45 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | Santos FC | 27 | 38 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 28 | 38 |
| 10 | RB Bragantino | 27 | 36 |
| 11 | Sao Paulo FC | 27 | 36 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 28 | 35 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 28 | 33 |
| 14 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 28 | 32 |
| 15 | Mirassol FC | 28 | 32 |
| 16 | CR Vasco da Gama | 27 | 31 |
| 17 | Gremio FBPA | 28 | 29 |
| 18 | SC Internacional | 28 | 28 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 28 | 23 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 27 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb | Botafogo FR | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Feb | Coritiba FBC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Feb | Fluminense FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 11 Feb | Sao Paulo FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Feb | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Jan | CA Paranaense | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb | Ceará SC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Feb | Sao Paulo FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Feb | Goiás EC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Feb | Gremio FBPA | H | 2–5 | L |
| 05 Feb | SC Recife | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Feb | SE Palmeiras | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
36%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Botafogo FR
0-15
5/5
16-30
2/4
31-45
4/4
46-60
4/3
61-75
4/3
76+
8/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Botafogo FR
| Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira | 9 G | 2 A |
| Arthur Cabral | 7 G | 1 A |
| Edenilson | 4 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Martins | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Ceará SC get us underway at Estadio Castelao.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Ceará SC that had 238 games and scored 233 goals.
- 10' Kelvyn has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' The travelling Botafogo FR supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 17' A goal from the Brazil international Pedrinho! He fires home on 17 to make it 0-1!
- 22' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 27' Ceará SC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 27.
- 32' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 37' Brazil international Cesinha has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 42' It looks like no one’s ball. Ceará SC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 43' It’s a booking for Ceara SC player. Gabriel Lacerda gets a Yellow card.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Matheus Nascimento. He replaces Cesinha on 46 minute.
- 51' Ceará SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Botafogo FR backline.
- 56' A moment of madness from Klaus on 56 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Ceara SC will be frustrated.
- 57' Matheus Babi makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Botafogo FR are in front.
- 60' Another change for Ceara SC made on 60 minute. Leo Chu leaves to be changed by Saulo da Silva.
- 64' Poor challenge from Pedrinho. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 69' Botafogo FR are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 74' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 75' A tactical swap from Ceara SC — Rick on, Vinicius Moreira off on 75 minutes.
- 76' A change in the Botafogo FR ranks — Kayque exits the field as Wendel Lessa enters on 76.
- 81' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Klaus on 81 minutes.
- 83' A tactical swap from Botafogo FR — Davi Araujo on, Warley off on 83 minutes.
- 84' The whistle greets Vinicius as he departs to be replaced by Alan.
- 89' The home supporters are growing impatient. Ceará SC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 90' The Botafogo FR manager makes a substitution. Luiz Otavio departs to be replaced by Alexander Lecaros.
- Ceará SC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Ceará SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 86
- 91
- 11
- 44
- 35
- 45
- 26
- 70
- 15
- 31
Bench
- 39
- 1
- 37
- 5
- 99
- 40
- 14
- 73
- 20
- 27
- 43
- 18
Coach
Guto Ferreira
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 29
- 2
-
23
Luiz Otavio ↓ Alexander Lecaros 90'
-
25
Warley ↓ Davi Araujo 83'
- 30
- 36
-
11
Matheus Babi ↓ Rafael Navarro 76'
- 31
-
34
Cesinha ↓ Matheus Nascimento 46'
-
49
Kayque ↓ Wendel Lessa 76'
Bench
- 40
- 42
- 16
-
18
Rafael Navarro ↑ 76'
-
35
Wendel Lessa ↑ 76'
-
20
Alexander Lecaros ↑ 90'
- 38
-
39
Matheus Nascimento ↑ 46'
-
27
Davi Araujo ↑ 83'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pedro Raul | 2 |
| Matheus Babi | 2 |
| Joao Victor | 2 |
| Erison | 2 |
| Stiven Mendoza | 1 |
| Marcos Vinicius | 1 |
| Victor Leandro Cuesta | 1 |
| Leandro Carvalho | 1 |
Head to Head
Ceará SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.33
Ceará SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Ceará SC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Ceará SC or Draw
73%
Draw or Botafogo FR
55%
Ceará SC or Botafogo FR
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Ceará SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
11%
1 – 0
10.6%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Ceará SC
| Handicap | Ceará SC covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 21% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Ceará SC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.